Elemental Enzymes · 1 month ago
Field Research Scientist - North America
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expElemental Enzymes is a company focused on improving agricultural performance through eco-friendly solutions. They are seeking a skilled soil scientist to execute a North American field research program aimed at enhancing plant nutrition and fertilizer efficiency.
BiotechnologyLocalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Field Research Lead, the successful candidate will execute a North American-based field research program through a combination of Contract Research Organizations, academic testing agreements, and hands-on field trials. This program focuses on plant nutrition enhancement, fertilizer efficiency, and supports other platforms such as plant pathology and crop stress mitigation for agronomic crops (small grains, legumes, cotton, and oil crops)
Supports internal teams and external partners to fulfill testing objectives in an efficient and timely manner including in-season data collection, plot assessments, UAV flights and data analysis, trial summary analysis, and reporting
Supports the development of field trial protocols and standard operating procedures globally
Manage trial logistics including seed treatment, fertilizer impregnation, treatment preparation, and equipment organization and maintenance
Generate and present actionable field trial data summaries that inform product development and strategic decisions
Ability to write scientific assessments of field data in support of state and federal product registration needs
Learn, utilize, maintain proficiency, and support internal software platforms such as MS-Excel, ARM, drone flight and data tools, and others for the analysis, organization, reporting and cataloging of field data
Additional responsibilities may be added at the discretion of management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Soil Science (strongly preferred) or a related field such as Plant Pathology or Agronomy, plus at least 5 years of crop input field testing experience
OR Master's degree in Soil Science (strongly preferred) or a related field, plus at least 3 years of experience in an agronomic or plant research environment
Proven ability to independently manage multiple, geographically dispersed field trials
Strong knowledge of crop production, framing practices, and some farming equipment operation
Working knowledge of crop related statistical analyses
Excellent understanding of trial design
Demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize tasks
Excellent organizational and record keeping skills
Proficiency in the use of ARM, ARM-ST, Microsoft Office, especially Power Point and Excel
Ability to get and hold FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) licenses
Ability to get and hold State Pesticide Applicators Licenses
Ability and willingness to work extended hours and extended work trips during the peak planting, growing and harvest seasons is required
Estimated 25% overnight travel: growing season trial visits, harvest needs, industry conferences, and commercial meetings may be required
Preferred
CCA strongly encouraged
Benefits
401K with match
Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
HSA/FSA options
Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Long-Term Incentive Plan
Company
Elemental Enzymes
Elemental Enzymes specializes in producing enzymes that are specifically designed for survival and activity in harsh conditions.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Paine Schwartz PartnersSt. Louis Arch Angels
2023-06-05Private Equity
2013-04-05Seed· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Thompson
Chief Executive Officer
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